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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view

Pet friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Key Largo, Florida

Baker's Cay Resort Beach1 min walk
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill9 min walk
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park8 min drive
Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)72 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

This bayside gem offers nice accommodations, friendly staff, fully equipped “cottages,” gorgeous keys sunsets and is eve...

Judy D.

Feb 16, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Keys Cottage with Beach and Dockage! Bayfront Property!

"Deckhouse" is the perfect beachy cottage for your Keys vacation! It has a full-size kitchen with granite countertops and 2 basically equal-sized bedrooms, each with queen beds and ensuite bathrooms. There's also a sleeper sofa in the living room, making this a comfortable choice for two couples or a family of 6. Bring your furry family members because there's a fenced back yard for pets.

Our property is a hidden gem in Key Largo, with a private marina and lots of beach area with open water views! Although "Deckhouse" sits somewhat behind our 4 other rentals, there is still a water view from the outside deck, and it's only a short walk down to the beach. Deckhouse offers all the other amenities of our waterfront property such as gorgeous sunsets, fishing pier, free WIFI and dockage. This is a comfortable, affordable vacation cottage in which to enjoy your stay in the Keys. We're conveniently located near all of Key Largo's major attractions, and close to many wonderful bars and restaurants. As an added bonus, there is staff on site to make sure your vacation goes smoothly. We also provide kayaks and paddle boards free for guest use!

***Please note: Due to the popularity of our property for weddings, we only book vacation rental stays within 6 months.***

Nearby: Community Pool, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center, Gym, Fishing, Shopping, Restaurants, Cinemas, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Water-skiing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing & More

Deckhouse Accessibility features:
Lighted pathway to front steps
5 steps to front porch
28" doorways

Property manager

Tanya Cleary

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Beach view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Key Largo

Located in Key Largo, this vacation home is on the beach. Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. Jacob's Aquatic Center and MarineLab Undersea Laboratory are also worth visiting. With kayaking, parasailing, and motor boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Key Largo, Florida

What's nearby

Baker's Cay Resort Beach - 1 min walk
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill - 9 min walk
Jacob's Aquatic Center - 16 min walk
Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina - 3 min drive
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Sharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
‪Snook's Bayside Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Keys Cottage with Beach and Dockage! Bayfront Property! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keys Cottage with Beach and Dockage! Bayfront Property!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keys Cottage with Beach and Dockage! Bayfront Property!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keys Cottage with Beach and Dockage! Bayfront Property! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Key Largo vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill and Jacob's Aquatic Center. Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina and North Nest Key are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Samantha c.

Jul 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

Beautiful place. Having paddle boards and kayaks available for guests was my kids favorite part. Our golden retriever loved the water

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Jul 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family getaway

Deckhouse was super cute, clean, and very comfortable for our family of 5. It had everything we needed as far as appliances and even a washer and dryer which is always handy. The property is very peaceful and close to many good restaurants. The dock was well-maintained and kept our boat safe and steady through the bad storms that passed through during our stay. The “beach” swimming area was nice though it was a bit too grassy for my taste. Everyone working there was super friendly and helpful. Would return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh H.

Jun 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holmes 2024

We loved having our own private paradise! Very relaxing. The only thing is the swimming area was not the same as described online. We were still able to enjoy the water. We give the deck house and property 10/10!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judy D.

Feb 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful bayside compound!

This bayside gem offers nice accommodations, friendly staff, fully equipped “cottages,” gorgeous keys sunsets and is even pet friendly. It is very unusual to find such pleasant private access to the water in the Keys. To be accurate, the salt air has mildly beat up metal bits in the cottage we stayed in and they need a bit of TLC, but overall, you could not ask for more when visiting the keys. If you want to stay in the upper keys, this is the place! We will most certainly be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

Feb 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quick getaway

We were staying with friends near west palm and wanted a quick getaway. Dream bay resort was perfect. The grounds were beautiful. Felt like a tropical island. And the sunsets were magnificent. The cottage was spotless and convenient. Many things were walking distance or close by. I would highly recommend Dream Bay Resort for couples or family gatherings.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ben C.

Jan 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Property was clean and in order fit all of our family needs

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Dec 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It was perfect for our family of 5.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Keys

We had a wonderful time on this property! Would definitely come again. We stayed with our son who turned 11 and our 3 dogs. We also brought our boat from Ft. Lauderdale. Everyone we met was very friendly and welcoming.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

Sep 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

This property was very clean and like your own little resort. They also let me bring my pets, and they loved it as well

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Jul 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

This Dream bay resort property is so beautiful. We loved hanging out at the waterfront teeki hut, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. Their is plenty of room for your boat, trailer parking and your vehicle. The house was clean with plenty of room for 6 and the beds were comfy. Bryan was very kind and helpful. We would definitely go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Dec 11, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bryan is the beat

Great location. Clean and great property manager. Bryan is the best

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 19, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WILL STAY AGAIN

Everything was great loved it

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B., Miami Florida USA

Jul 28, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our wonderful stay at Dream Bay Resort.

This place is like a little paradise! Quite, peaceful and super clean! First time kayaking we loved it ! We got to see manatees what an experience. We are already talking about our next trip there. Tom the property manager couldn’t have been nicer. And best of all we got to bring our two doggies 😀

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

Jun 24, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Amenities!

We were very happy with our stay. The property has multiple units on site but we never felt cramped or limited on space. Tom and Brian were available to help with anything we needed and the dock is perfect if bringing your own boat. Great location, great people, 5 stars!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberli M.

Jan 7, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fantastic place to stay!

Our family vacation was so awesome staying here! Loved the kayaks n SUPs and dock access. So many manatees right there too. Place was clean and comfy for the 4 of us. Ice maker didn’t work so a stack of ice trays would have been help. But that’s the only minor thing I would point out!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Juli K.

Oct 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October getaway with Washington state relatives

Property was exceptionally beautiful. Tom, the manager was super attentive and friendly. We can't wait to return next summer with a family reunion!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Sep 29, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation Rental

Onsite host, Tom was the best Met us upon arrival and he and staff were readily available during our stay to answer questions about the property, neighborhood dining and excursion to Key West and his wife, Mary made Manatees surface for our viewing right on the beachside property- magical and awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Sep 25, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will definitely be back!

Very much a hidden gem.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Sean N.

May 10, 2019

More pros than cons

Overall the property is rather nice, great location. Enjoyed the access to the water, dock, and kayaks. Per the advertisement I knew we'd be sharing the property with guests in a few other houses; however, I wasn't aware that we'd also be sharing it with several other guests that had their boats docked along the property's boat slips. Made for some crowded days around the small beach area. Not bad, just not as peaceful as we had hoped for. House is dated more than the pictures show. AC had to run constantly and couldn't keep up. Mid to upper 80's outside, but the internal temp on the thermostat showed the house at 83 to 84 most of the day. It cooled off at night, which was fine as we spent most of the daytime away from the house; however, if you're planning on spending time inside during the day just plan accordingly. Could be an issue if you have indoor pets or small children. Check in process went well. Just follow their guidelines and contact them upfront. They'll be there to meet you and get you situated right away. Wasn't real sure how checkout worked, but a small checklist we found in the house said to leave by 10:00 a.m. so that's what we did. Didn't see anyone to checkout with, so we just packed up the vehicle, took out the trash, organized the towels, put the clean dishes away (dishwasher didn't work), and hit the road. Not my greatest experience for the price, but not the worse either.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Nona N., Indianapolis

Nov 27, 2018

FUN GIRLS TRIP!!

Loved the view from our place and the fantastic beach area with kayak and paddle boards!! Bathrooms at beach were very clean... our place was very clean, kitchen well stocked, great quality towels! Was no extra toilet paper and needed blow dryer!! Great location in Key Largo close to great restaurants!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael J. C.

Aug 17, 2017

Very well kept. Nice grounds. A bit aged. Could use new mattresses

Had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., North Augusta

May 1, 2017

Great location, beautiful sunsets

We enjoyed our stay. The property is private and although it is a bit tight between housing, we felt that we had plenty of privacy. The place was extremely clean. The kitchen worked for our needs (breakfast and snacks) and the A/C was COLD. My only somewhat non-100% comment is that the mattresses are very soft and they are noisy - if you are a light sleeper, you will hear each turn over. I would also update the description to note that the step down into the shower is fine but that step out is a doozy. The beach area was very nice and the pier for fishing was enjoyed by the guys as they caught grunt fish and several other fish using shrimp for bait. The tiki hut was a great way to watch the sunsets. We also enjoyed the deck on the front of the Deck House for breakfast and late night cocktails.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Apr 19, 2017

Perfect for our annual girls' trip! Great location!

The Deck House was the perfect size and location for my annual Girlfriends Trip - we're 3 30-something's, and we loved the private tucked away Dream Bay Resort. We did a mix of eating in and eating out - so many great options for both - the grill and outdoor dining set was really nice! We didn't get to light the tiki torches which was the only disappointment. Sabrina was super nice and gave us a quicker route to get into town. She was very available and allowed us to check out later on our departure day since we had later flights. The people around Key Largo and the Dream Bay Resort were very friendly - we absolutely loved it. If you go to Snook's - ask for Chris! He was awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gloria G.

Mar 28, 2017

Wonderful relaxing and easy!

The deckhouse was clean, very comfortable and all we could ask for. We all loved staying there including our dogs!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Duncan L.

Feb 19, 2017

Awesome Location!

When I selected this location, it was based on reviews of the location. The mobile unit is clean, simple, comfortable, priced right, but location, location, location was awesome. There were plenty of restaurants and stores nearby to meet your needs. My wife and I had a wonderful time. The location can see both sunrise and sunset, and we nearly saw sunset every night on Kayaks. There were 5 Manatees just outside of the dock area, and they were there everyday. We jumped on our Kayaks, quietly paddled towards them, drifted our Kayaks in that area and literally had them right next to us. I know Manatees are known for the region, but the week that we stayed, we only saw Manatees by our docks, and once other time when we were feeding Tarpons. What a memorable trip. Thank you Tanya!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

About the host

Hosted by Tanya Cleary

This property is family-owned. Tanya Cleary and her family live in Key Largo and strive to make Dream Bay a place where guests can relax and return year after year.

Why they chose this property

Spectacular water views from the beach, tikis, fishing pier, free dockage, close to Key Largo's main attractions, and pet-friendly!

What makes this property unique

Cute, affordable 2 bedroom cottage on waterfront property, right on the Gulf of Mexico. Beautiful Keys sunsets! Fenced backyard for pets! Free paddle boards and kayaks!